River District Schedule of Events 2006
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Continuing Events in December
DECEMBER 1st-31st
VENTURE RICHMOND TO DISPLAY GIANT HOLIDAY CARDS DOWNTOWN
The James Center (10
th & E. Cary)
Holiday Greetings! The 4
th annual exhibition of art cards will be on display downtown during the month of December. The giant cards, each created from wooden doors, are designed and painted by art classes and clubs in schools from the City of Richmond, Henrico County, Chesterfield County and private schools. For more information call 804-788-6466.
Special Events in December
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8th
HORSE AND CARRIAGE RIDES
Pick up area at 10
th and E. Cary Streets (James Center), $10 a person (children 4 and under are free – they must sit in your lap), 6pm-10pm
Clip-Clop Clip-Clop – the sound of horses' hooves on the cobblestones, jingle bells ringing, the holidays are here in Richmond's historic River District. We hope you and your family will join the Triple "R" Horse and Carriage for this traditional holiday event. Each ride is scheduled on the half-hour and is approximately a 25-minute ride. To reserve your seat, Visa, MasterCard and Discover Cards are accepted. Call Roger Poteat at 804-769-4010 to make your reservations.
SHOCKOE BOTTOM ART TOUR
Shockoe Bottom, Free admission, 5-9pm
Celebrate Art at the Shockoe Bottom Art Tour in historic Shockoe Bottom. Come out to discover what Shockoe Bottom has to offer. Local artists will be showing their work in some of Shockoe Bottoms best kept secrets.
American Tobacco at 2001 East Grace St.; Torman at 29 North 17th St.; Pandora's Box at 1802 E. Franklin St.; Light Images at 111 N 18th St.; Artware at 113 N 18th St.; The Holocaust Museum at 2000 E. Cary St.; Julep's at 1719 E. Franklin St.; Café Gutenberg at 1700 E. Main St.; Fralin Associates Fine Arts at 1908 E. Main St.; TecHead at 111 N. 17th St.; East End Dermagraphics at 4 S. 18th St.; Jezabels at 3 N. 19th St.; Kulture at 2 1/2 N. 18th St.; River City Diner at 17 N. 17th St.; Sumo San at 1725 E. Main St.
For more information call Heather at 804-344-8100.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th
14
th ANNUAL JAMES RIVER PARADE OF LIGHTS
Libby Hill Park in Church Hill (28
th & E. Franklin Streets) or Dock Street, 6pm
The voyage continues on the historic James River as 20 beautifully decorated boats cruise the river spreading holiday spirit. There will
be entertainment provided on Libby Hill Park starting at 4:30pm. For more information call 804-717-6681 or visit
www.jamesriveradvisorycouncil.com.
"A CHRISTMAS SCARE-ALL"
11 N. 18
th Street, Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door, 8pm
Haunts of Richmond will present "A Christmas Scare-all". This twisted version of the Dickens classic will set your hair on end as you
discover the real reason that Ebenezer Scrooge is haunted by the legendary Christmas spirits. This is the premier sit-down show in
Haunts of Richmond's "Catacomb Theatre" in historic Shockoe Bottom. Visit
www.hauntsofrichmond.com for more information or call 804-343-3700.
HORSE AND CARRIAGE RIDES
Pick up area at 10
th and E. Cary Streets (James Center), $10 a person (children 4 and under are free – they must sit in your lap), 5:30pm-10pm
Clip-Clop Clip-Clop – the sound of horses' hooves on the cobblestones, jingle bells ringing, the holidays are here in Richmond's historic River District. We hope you and your family will join the Triple "R" Horse and Carriage for this traditional holiday event. Each ride is scheduled on the half-hour and is approximately a 25-minute ride. To reserve your seat call Roger Poteat at 804-769-4010.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10th
20
TH ANNUAL COURT END CHRISTMAS
Join the Valentine Richmond History Center, John Marshall House, Museum and White House of the Confederacy, St. John's Church and
Historic Richmond Foundation's Monumental Church for this FREE family day from 12-5pm. Fun for all ages! Horse-drawn carriage rides,
cookie decorating, children's activities, costumed historians, holiday card making, music, games and more. Clay Street between 10
th &
11
th Streets will be closed to cars. Free parking at the MCV Deck; trolleys will be available for travel to and from all sites. For more information call 804-649-0711.
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN COOKIE EXCHANGE
Mise En Place Cooking School, 104 Shockoe Slip, $40 or $30/child and $10/adult,
Bring a parent or two and together we'll make a variety of holiday cookies for our own Cookie Exchange. Each family will receive a tin or box to fill with the many cookies prepared. For more information call 804-249-1332 or e-mail
chefcw@miseenplaceshockoe.com.
HORSE AND CARRIAGE RIDES
Pick up area at 10
th and E. Cary Streets (James Center), $10 a person (children 4 and under are free – they must sit in your lap), 5:30pm-10pm
Clip-Clop Clip-Clop – the sound of horses' hooves on the cobblestones, jingle bells ringing, the holidays are here in Richmond's historic River District. We hope you and your family will join the Triple "R" Horse and Carriage for this traditional holiday event. Each ride is scheduled on the half-hour and is approximately a 25-minute ride. To reserve your seat call Roger Poteat at 804-769-4010.
Experience the convenience of easy parking in Historic Shockoe Slip!
Valet Parking
Daytime Valet Rates: (11:00am-5:00pm)
$4.00 for the first 2 hours with validation from a participating business (list available)
$5.00 with no validation
$5.00 for each additional hour (max. rate of $30.00)
Evenings & Saturday Valet Rates: (5:00pm – Close)
$4.00 with validation from a participating business (list available)
$5.00 with no validation
Valet drop off/pick up point is located at 13th & Cary Streets in Shockoe Plaza.
Valet Hours of Operation:
Monday - Wednesday 11:00am -11:00pm
Thursday - Saturday 11:00am - 2:00am
Sunday's Closed
Self Parking
Nights & Weekends: all night & weekend days, $1.00
Self Parking deck is located on 12
th Street between Canal and Cary Streets.
For more information on the parking program call Lanier Parking System at 804-225-1336.
